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HEADQUARTERS FUND UF’U.‘ The Headquarters Fund currently sits at $690,45 Your support will ensure that WI confin I. To make a donation, contact the FWIO Provincial Office at 905â€"662â€"2691 Brock University Honours WI Member On September 11, 2014, a special ceremony was held at Brock University to celebrate the renaming of Meter Road to "Flora Egerter Way” in honour of Allanburg WI Member, Flora Egerter. In 1957, Egerter recognized the need for a university in the Niagara region and brought forward a resolution to her Branch. The resolution would later receive support from various levels of the Women’s Institute and the Welland County Council and was brought to the provincial government. In 1964, Brock University opened its doors. Flora Egerter passed away in 1977, however, herthree children proudly attended the ceremony in her honour. Pictured (LR): Jack Lightstone {Brock University President}, Orval Egerter, Eileen Egerter Finnson, John Suk {Board of Trustees Chair), Jean Egerter, Marion Egerter; and Dorothy Krynicki {Administrative Assistant of Political Science), who played a key role in the initiative to recognize Flora Egerter’s contributions. Northumberland East District Takes Part in Heritage Weekend On February 21st and 22nd, 2015, Codrington, Community and York Road Wl’s (Trent Valley Area) joined together to provide a lunch at the Brighton Heritage Weekend, held at the Brighton King Edward Arena. Each Branch made many sandwiches, cookies and squares to entice the display visitors. Approximately 130 visitors sat at the WI tables, which were decorated with blue table linens and cheerful yellow daffodils. Each Branch created a unique display. York Road WI showed "Then 8! Now” knitting and crocheting tools; Community WI displayed handwritten notebooks from the past; and Codrington WI exhibited kitchen tools from various eras. Gift baskets were made and winners’ names were drawn by Don Buchanan and Dot Connolly who were organizers ofthe weekend. Northumberland East District displayed banners and provided FWIO handouts to further interest the visitors in the WI. Many people expressed surprise to know of its existence and community involvement. The three Branches enjoy working together, meeting with visitors and learning more about each other. They take part in this event to promote knowledge about their Branches and to encourage new Members to join in their social activities. Pictured keeping busy in the kitchen are {LR}: Shirley Whitehouse andJanetManson, Members ofCommunity WI. mfififlmx£fld ” wfcizlfl‘ajt 41“;qu 3%10 "A bad attitude is like a FLAT TIRE. If you don’t change it, you’ll NEVER GO ANYWHERE.” ~ [131%th (‘ZI/Mvwavz Pictured {LR} standing: President Shirley Fletcher and Past President Helen Moffatt, Seated: Margaret Hall and Ruth Grose, members of the History Committee, Alma WI Launches Second History Book On October 2, 2014, Alma WI (Wellingtonâ€"Halton District, Guelph Area) launched its second histow book, "Our Heritage: The Histow of Alma and District”. The book has 340 pages of Alma and District News. Its contents are varied and include the histories of villages, churches, businesses, families, schools, farms, early townships, community activities, articles of interest and Women’s Institute news. The book can be purchased for $20 from the Husky Farm Equipment office in Alma. The first history book was published in 1984 and several hundred copies were sold. fijfi.‘”“ $1310; 1‘3 7